1. Complete the evaluation and report for the pilot caregiver wellness program. July 2006

2. Develop an evaluation component for every program based on the success of the caregiver evaluation model and the computer education evaluation model.

3. Document every information and referral phone call and personal contact that is answered by TCCA and prepare annual reports. Beginning July 1, 2006 and ongoing

4. Train staff and volunteers to implement evaluation processes. Beginning July 2006 and ongoing

1. Hold town meetings centered on the issues of aging and caregiving in odd years beginning 2007.

2. Conduct focus groups of various constituents in the community in even years beginning 2008 and ongoing

3. Annually survey program participants beginning January 2007 and ongoing

4. Annually survey seniors, caregivers and others who attend the spring and fall special events. Beginning October 2006

1. Research St. Clair Center program. In progress

2. Develop a program plan. In progress

3. Recruit local support. In progress

4. Seek funding for pilot program. July-November 2006

5. Renovate space for pilot program. August-September 2006

6. Hire/train staff and volunteers. November 2006

7. Gather furnishings and supplies. November 2006

8. Begin operation of pilot program. January 2007

1. Staff, board, volunteers and participants will submit names to the TCCA to generate a list of Tipton County residents in this age range. Beginning January 2007

2. The TCCA will redesign the newsletter to have news of interest to this 45-65 age group. September 2006

3. The subject of the 2007 TCCA Town Meeting will be the needs of this age group.

4. TCCA will add programs of interest for this group beginning 2008 based on the results of the town meeting and feedback from those who attend TCCA functions.

5. The TCCA will encourage people of this age range to join the advisory committee and Board of Directors. Beginning July 2006

1. Implement all marketing strategies outlined in Goal Two. June 2009

2. Staff and volunteers will host a booth at all local events to inform the community about the TCCA beginning immediately and ongoing

3. Staff will develop and implement a plan to build closer ties with Munford and Garland senior sites and with other groups of seniors or caregivers meeting in Tipton County. July 2007

4. TCCA programs will be "taken on the road" in order to increase the number of participants. March 2008

1. Develop a packet of information and talking points to be utilized by the speaker’s bureau in making presentations. October 2007.

2. Select able and enthusiastic members for the speaker’s bureau. October 2007.

3. Train speaker’s bureau by December 2007

4. Appoint an able and enthusiastic volunteer to oversee speaker’s bureau and to develop a calendar of engagements. January 2008

1. Develop a web map of the information that should be on the website. Marketing Committee. January 2007

2. Work with the web designer to modify the current design to include new information. December 2007

1. Hold a staff meeting to discuss the newsletter and how it can be improved. June 2006

2. Engage a professional in developing a masthead for the newsletter. June 2006

3. Develop a plan as to the content of newsletters for at least one year in advance. November 2006 and each November thereafter

4. Utilize an issue of the newsletter at the same time each year as the TCCA’s Annual Report. July 2007 and each July thereafter

1. Improve quality of vendors and their presentations. Ongoing

2. Add vendors that address issues of younger seniors. Ongoing

3. Continue to seek effective promotional venues. Ongoing

4. Recruit major sponsor

1. Finalize the copy and transmit to designer. July 15, 2006

2. Determine effective method for distribution/ Marketing Committee. September 2006

1. Maintain the positive relationships with local media Ongoing

2. Compile a list of media contacts in Tipton and surrounding counties including Lauderdale, Haywood, Fayette and Shelby July 2006

1. Define how all space is currently utilized including all sites where TCCA programs are offered. August 2006

2. Determine additional space needs, short term and long term. January 2007

3. Create a plan that promotes an identity separating TCCA from the senior centers. June 2007

1. Create a small committee of committed individuals willing to take a leadership role.

2. Work with local officials regarding the future of such a facility.

3. Investigate grant and fund raising opportunities for capital improvements

4. Support efforts that insure the installation of a bathroom on the lower floor of the TCCA building. December 2006

1. Continue Board training until all members realize that giving of some amount is a board responsibility Ongoing

2. Annual request will be made in August each year beginning in 2006

1. Participants will be educated regarding the importance of their support to the continued success of the programs. August 2006 and ongoing

2. Participants in all programs will be asked to give in the spring and fall of each year beginning Fall 2006 and ongoing.

1. Volunteers will submit lists of potential donors (Board, Advisory, and program volunteers) July 2006 and each July following

2. Lists of all program participants will be utilized.

3. Staff will maintain lists from I&R and outreach contacts

1. Direct Mailing - August and February

2. THE Community Wall of Caring for Seniors

3. Holiday Tea - December

4. The Talent Revue - Spring

1. Investigate local corporate entities for possible support

2. Seek to expand United Way funding - October 2006

3. Utilize the Non-Profit Alliance Mid-South Funding guide to develop a calendar of grants to be submitted. - March 2007 and Ongoing

1. Identify all donors who have given $250 or more in a 12 month period

2. Create a program in which these donors will be encouraged to increase their annual donations through person-to-person ‘asks’ by volunteers. July 2009

1. Membership rotation will occur in July of each year. Ongoing

2. Reserve one board meeting (July) for orientation of new members and re-orientation of veteran members. Beginning July 2006 and ongoing.

3. Require every board member to actively serve on at least one committee.
Beginning July 2006 and ongoing.

4. Bring Board training opportunities to Tipton County Spring 2008

5. Board will conduct self-evaluation in 2007

6. Recognize board members for their participation. Beginning July 2007 and ongoing

1. Create procedure for volunteers much like for a newly hired paid employee, including a contract, confidentiality policy, and job description. August 2006

2. Provide agency orientation for volunteers. March 2007 and each spring thereafter

3. Train each volunteer for the responsibilities to be performed. Ongoing

4. Hold volunteers accountable to TCCA policies and procedures. Ongoing

5. Provide at least annually an appreciation event for volunteers. February 2007 and ongoing

6. Encourage all volunteers to support TCCA annually with a financial gift. September 2006

1. Each staff member will attend at least one professional training annually as determined by the Executive Director. July 2006 and ongoing

2. Provide semi-annual opportunities for staff members to receive coaching July 2006 and ongoing

3. Conduct meaningful annual performance reviews and reward accordingly July 2007 and ongoing

4. Provide employee benefits to attract and retain quality employees June 2010